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Puzes Family History

Puzes Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Puls, Pusey, Putzer, Punzel, Puder, Kunes, Pugel, Peres, Papes

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Where is the Puzes family from?

You can see how Puzes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puzes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Puzes family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Puzes's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Puzes families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Puzes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puzes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Puzes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Puzes. For the veterans among your Puzes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puzes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Puzes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Puzes in 1970 was 72, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puzes ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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